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about the attack that killed the united states ambassador and three other americans duarte geraldino says anti-american protests take place throughout the muslim world >>> demonstrators burned the american flag and threw rocks at police outside the u.s. consulate in pakistan hundreds of people broke through a barrier near the complex officials say the u.s. death in sight is safe. at least one protesters dead and several others injured during a protest against the anti islam movie produced in america exploded this past week ambassador christopher stevens and three other americans died in the consulate in benghazi september 11th. on face the nation susan rice said evidence shows that attack began as a spontaneous protest. >>> there were extremist elements that joined in an escalated the violence >>> but this man disagrees and told bob schieffer it was premeditated >>> the way the perpetrators acted and moved and choosing the specific date for this demonstration this leaves us with no doubt this was preplanned >>> libyan officials say they've arrested 50 people and connection to the ben
about the attack that killed the united states ambassador and three other americans duarte geraldino says anti-american protests take place throughout the muslim world >>> demonstrators burned the american flag and threw rocks at police outside the u.s. consulate in pakistan hundreds of people broke through a barrier near the complex officials say the u.s. death in sight is safe. at least one protesters dead and several others injured during a protest against the anti islam movie...
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states is also increasing its surveillance over libya including the use of unmanned drones elizabeth cook cbs five. >>> the state department has a memorial to workers who have been killed a duty tonight there are 236 etch and marble on the wall at the washington d.c. headquarters for more will be added. >>> ambassador stephens had a lifelong commitment to public service and still libya he was 52 years old the former peace corps volunteer was confirmed as u.s. ambassador of the dna and last year in the middle of the revolution he hitched a ride into the country the only way he could. by c. he arrived i greek cargo ship. stevens is the sixth u.s. ambassador to died by violence of the line of duty. in the first since 1979 u.s. officials confirmed they spent his final moments trying to save his own staffers. those who knew him here as the bay area natives say that that was just the kind of person he was. reporter mark serra on how they are remembering him tonight. will they now fraternity members here uc-berkeley or not even born when chris stevens graduate from this university held a vi
states is also increasing its surveillance over libya including the use of unmanned drones elizabeth cook cbs five. >>> the state department has a memorial to workers who have been killed a duty tonight there are 236 etch and marble on the wall at the washington d.c. headquarters for more will be added. >>> ambassador stephens had a lifelong commitment to public service and still libya he was 52 years old the former peace corps volunteer was confirmed as u.s. ambassador of the...
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states. -- critial sectors in the united states. how concerned are you about that increased activity? what can you tell us about it in terms of what they are after and how serious it is? >> first as you know, we are under constant cyber attacks, including the large part of our infrastructure that heare privately owned. telecommunications, electric power grid, finance, all the rest. that is why we work so hard for the cyber security legislation. the recent cyber attacks on some major american financial institutions including the bank of america, jpmorgan chase, are a powerful example of our vulnerability. on an islamist extremist website a few days ago, these attacks were announced. they were explains that it was -- they were explained that it was their intention to attack the banks and new york stock exchange in response to the anti-muslim video. i do not believe these were just hackers who were skilled enough to cause the destruction of the website of cyberspace of bank of -- to cause the disruption of the website of the cyberspace
states. -- critial sectors in the united states. how concerned are you about that increased activity? what can you tell us about it in terms of what they are after and how serious it is? >> first as you know, we are under constant cyber attacks, including the large part of our infrastructure that heare privately owned. telecommunications, electric power grid, finance, all the rest. that is why we work so hard for the cyber security legislation. the recent cyber attacks on some major...
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government should respond and what kind of tensions iran in the united states are having. certainly it is a question of are we seeing go back from recent cyber attacks on iran -- are we seeing retaliation for recent cyber attacks on iran? are we seeing the repercussions from that with the iranian government responding and what kind of questions does that create? >> this is one person saying this. it is senator joseph lieberman. >> it is significant. of the home and thhe is chairmn security committee. one of his legacy as is common security and terrorism. -- legacies is security and terrorism. >> there is an an independent review from the state department. >> he did say he and senator collins asked the general to do independent review. he said they would probably want to wait to not overtake the ongoing investigation by the state department. he would like to see it happen now. >> do you think that congress will do their own investigation? what happens next? what happens next? >> i do not
government should respond and what kind of tensions iran in the united states are having. certainly it is a question of are we seeing go back from recent cyber attacks on iran -- are we seeing retaliation for recent cyber attacks on iran? are we seeing the repercussions from that with the iranian government responding and what kind of questions does that create? >> this is one person saying this. it is senator joseph lieberman. >> it is significant. of the home and thhe is chairmn...
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it is critical that the united states expressed strength, that we remain resolute. the purpose of this addresses to respond to president obama, coming to say this to him directly. as an elected representative of the people, a career soldier, and concerned citizen, mr. president, for you as commander-in-chief of our armed forces, to sit and do nothing while our dark cloud hangs over the military is shameful. it is irresponsible and it is wrong. it is dead wrong. and you're not -- in your nomination acceptance speech, you stated your goal was to have the strongest military the world has ever known. you have proven this promise to the american people is nothing more than empty rhetoric. your determination to allow sequestration proves your words are as hollow as your desire to hollow out our military. all of this is a bargaining chip to raise taxes. for the sake of our country and our future, i hope you will do the right thing, sir, and work with us to eliminate this threat so we can confront the great threats of freedom around the globe, to listen to our allies. it is
it is critical that the united states expressed strength, that we remain resolute. the purpose of this addresses to respond to president obama, coming to say this to him directly. as an elected representative of the people, a career soldier, and concerned citizen, mr. president, for you as commander-in-chief of our armed forces, to sit and do nothing while our dark cloud hangs over the military is shameful. it is irresponsible and it is wrong. it is dead wrong. and you're not -- in your...
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. >>> ambassador stevens and three others were killed when a mob attacked the united states consulate in benghazi. stevens was raised in piedmont. >>> ambassador stevens' body and those of the other victims will be on their way to a u.s. military base in germany before heading home. a marine anti-terrorist team is on the ground providing security. the ambassador is again many that means here and in washington there's mourning. >> as an lamb an -- as-salaam alaikum. my name is chris stevens. >> the piedmont native spent most of his diplomatic career in the arab world with two tours in libya before he was appointed in may. five months after getting the job his life came to a violent and chaotic end when protesters stormed the embassy in benghazi. >> we condemn in the strongest terms, this senseless act of violence. we send our prayers to the families, friends and colleagues of those we've lost. >> three other americans died in the attack which was patient fully reaction to an online movie made by a california film maker that in s islam and the prophet mohammed. president obama took to t
. >>> ambassador stevens and three others were killed when a mob attacked the united states consulate in benghazi. stevens was raised in piedmont. >>> ambassador stevens' body and those of the other victims will be on their way to a u.s. military base in germany before heading home. a marine anti-terrorist team is on the ground providing security. the ambassador is again many that means here and in washington there's mourning. >> as an lamb an -- as-salaam alaikum. my...
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. >> the united states condemns in the strongest terms this outrageous and shocking attack. >> reporter: the sentiment crossed party lines. >> i join my colleagues in strongly condemning the murder of these innocent americans. >> reporter: ambassador stevens was killed in a rocket attack at the u.s. consulate on tuesday, the same day that the u.s. embassy in egypt was attacked. libya said the crowd was angered by an online movie considered offensive to islam. >> we apologize to the u.s. and to the american people and to the government and also to the rest of the world for what happened yesterday. >> reporter: president obama says the attack will not break the bonds between the u.s. and libya, though he underscored the seriousness of the situation. >> we will not waiver in our commitment to see that justice is done. >> reporter: u.s. officials say the u.s. has deployed a group of marines to libya to help secure facilities there. republican presidential candidate mitt romney says the administration's response to the attack sends mixed signals. >> the world remains a dangerous place and am
. >> the united states condemns in the strongest terms this outrageous and shocking attack. >> reporter: the sentiment crossed party lines. >> i join my colleagues in strongly condemning the murder of these innocent americans. >> reporter: ambassador stevens was killed in a rocket attack at the u.s. consulate on tuesday, the same day that the u.s. embassy in egypt was attacked. libya said the crowd was angered by an online movie considered offensive to islam. >> we...
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. >>> ambassador stevens and three others were killed when a mob attacked the united states consulate in benghazi. stevens was raised in piedmont. >>> ambassador stevens' body and those of the other victims will be on their way to a u.s. military base in germany before heading home. a marine anti-terrorist team is on the ground providing security. the ambassador is again many that means here and in washington there's mourning. >> as an lamb an -- as-salaam alaikum. my name is chris stevens. >> the piedmont native spent most of his diplomatic career in the arab world with two tours in libya before he was appointed in may. five months after getting the job his life came to a violent and chaotic end when protesters stormed the embassy in benghazi. >> we condemn in the strongest terms, this senseless act of violence. we send our prayers to the families, friends and colleagues of those we've lost. >> three other americans died in the attack which was patient fully reaction to an online movie made by a california film maker that in s islam and the prophet mohammed. president obama took to t
. >>> ambassador stevens and three others were killed when a mob attacked the united states consulate in benghazi. stevens was raised in piedmont. >>> ambassador stevens' body and those of the other victims will be on their way to a u.s. military base in germany before heading home. a marine anti-terrorist team is on the ground providing security. the ambassador is again many that means here and in washington there's mourning. >> as an lamb an -- as-salaam alaikum. my...
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and they knew what he represented, the united states of america. so, those are memories that i will never forget and i hope that his family will appreciate the magnificent service that chris stevens provided to this nation. >> in his weekly address, president obama talked about the attack on an victims of the u.s. consulate of libya. then the republican response and the defense budget and proposed sequestration caught. -- cut its. >> this week in libya, we lost four of our fellow americans, glenn doherty, carolyn woods, sean smith and chris stevens were all killed on an outrageous attack in our post in benghazi. these americans represented the best of our country. glenn and tyrone had served in america's navy seal for many years before their continued service providing security for our diplomats. they died defending their fellow americans advancing the values that all was cold beer. -- but all of us hold dear. shawn also started his service in uniform, in the air force. he then spent years at the state department, on several continents, always ente
and they knew what he represented, the united states of america. so, those are memories that i will never forget and i hope that his family will appreciate the magnificent service that chris stevens provided to this nation. >> in his weekly address, president obama talked about the attack on an victims of the u.s. consulate of libya. then the republican response and the defense budget and proposed sequestration caught. -- cut its. >> this week in libya, we lost four of our fellow...
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police clashed with muslims angry over an anti-islam film produced in the united states. police used tear gas and batons. of the protesters represented 12 different islamic groups. dozens were arrested and more than 2,000 people marched yesterday to protest the film. some burned a makeshift coffin draped with an american flag and an he of aaeffigy of president obama. >>> last week chris stevens was killed. he grew up in the east bay and his mother and stepfather just returned from washington, d.c. nbc bay area's jody hernandez sat down with the couple for their first on-camera interview, a story you'll only see on nbc bay area. >> wherever we were with him, and we visited him in morocco, saudi, tunisia, he was as at home as if he were in piedmont. >> reporter: chris stevens' mother and stepfather said that's what settle their son apart. they just of returned from washington where they retrieved the remains of their son, the u.s. a.m. bass dor who was killed in benghazi last week. >> he wasn't the kind of diplomat to sit in the office and attend receptions and just be a fo
police clashed with muslims angry over an anti-islam film produced in the united states. police used tear gas and batons. of the protesters represented 12 different islamic groups. dozens were arrested and more than 2,000 people marched yesterday to protest the film. some burned a makeshift coffin draped with an american flag and an he of aaeffigy of president obama. >>> last week chris stevens was killed. he grew up in the east bay and his mother and stepfather just returned from...
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i hope it is obvious, that the united states government had absolutely nothing to do with this video. we absolutely reject its content and message. >> the actors in the film also spoke out against it and said they were never told what the film was about. a statement released on behalf of the cast and crew says, quote, we are 100% not behind this film and were grossly misled about its intent and purpose, we are deeply saddened by the tragedies that have occurred. now, the actors say they were never given an accurate script and their lines were dubbed over in postproduction. the trailer for the movie was first posted online in july. it didn't attract much notice until last week when a second version of the trailer was posted in arabic. we'll continue to post updates as outrage grows over the video. stay with nbc bay area for complete coverage at 5:00, 6:00 and 11:00 and always online at nbcbayarea.com. >>> following an emotional and high-profile case. a retired priest accused of lying on the stand will not be charged with perjury. the district attorney says there's not enough evidence
i hope it is obvious, that the united states government had absolutely nothing to do with this video. we absolutely reject its content and message. >> the actors in the film also spoke out against it and said they were never told what the film was about. a statement released on behalf of the cast and crew says, quote, we are 100% not behind this film and were grossly misled about its intent and purpose, we are deeply saddened by the tragedies that have occurred. now, the actors say they...
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may god continue to bless the united states of america. let's we have a great honor of the injured -- let me have a great honor of introducing someone who came to the state department earlier this week to grieve with us. he understands and values the work that these men were doing for our country. the president of the united states. >> the scripture teaches us greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. glen doherty never shied from adventure. he believed he could make a difference. he served with distinction in iraq and afghanistan. in benghazi, he laid down his life. today, glen is home. tyrone woods devoted 20 years of his life to the seals. the quiet professional. rone also served in iraq and afghanistan. in benghazi, he was far from dorothy and tyrone jr. and he laid down his life, protecting his friends. today, he is home. sean smith live to serve, first in the air force and then at the state department. he knew the perils of his calling from his time in baghdad. in benghazi, he surely thought of
may god continue to bless the united states of america. let's we have a great honor of the injured -- let me have a great honor of introducing someone who came to the state department earlier this week to grieve with us. he understands and values the work that these men were doing for our country. the president of the united states. >> the scripture teaches us greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. glen doherty never shied from adventure. he...
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the difference is that what the group in the united states did was protected. >> reporter: the school has produced hundreds of diplomats now serving the world over including tunisia, kosovo and malta. the current ambassador to syria, robert ford, he's also a graduate here. he's been called back to the u.s. because it's too dangerous there. >> for take lot of students thinking about going -- a lot of students thinking about going into this line of work, we realize this is a potential hazard of the job. >> reporter: these two students are in their final year of study at hopkins before joining the foreign service and say the killings have not changed their career plans. >> i know that libyans and americans alike were fighting in arms against the insurgents to fight away, but sometimes these things just happen. >> reporter: president obama has ordered that security be increased at every diplomatic post around the world. the professor says that may not be enough to guarantee the safety of our diplomats. >> the marines are there to protect the information. >> the marines' primary responsibi
the difference is that what the group in the united states did was protected. >> reporter: the school has produced hundreds of diplomats now serving the world over including tunisia, kosovo and malta. the current ambassador to syria, robert ford, he's also a graduate here. he's been called back to the u.s. because it's too dangerous there. >> for take lot of students thinking about going -- a lot of students thinking about going into this line of work, we realize this is a potential...
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cities all over the united states as well. apple has touted the iphone 5 as thinner and lighter than the predecessor. it is all of that. it no longer comes with the standard google map application that is awesome. instead apple in is certed its own sophomore which it not. it does not include street view photos or directions for mass transit and had some difficulty finding things as well. for instance, this morning apple maps couldn't seem to locate new york is city. no result ares found. the 3d feature creates some strange stuff on the screen but the company's loyal customers, many of them, seem to be willing to overlook the flaws. >> i have the iphone 4. it's an upgrade. i'm looking forward to having a phone with new technology. 201. you just want to it keep up with everything and have the newest of everything and have a phone to make it call with. >> and ample investors excited about the launch. in recent days they have driven shares of the company to new record highs. in contrast to excitement over the iphone, frustration a
cities all over the united states as well. apple has touted the iphone 5 as thinner and lighter than the predecessor. it is all of that. it no longer comes with the standard google map application that is awesome. instead apple in is certed its own sophomore which it not. it does not include street view photos or directions for mass transit and had some difficulty finding things as well. for instance, this morning apple maps couldn't seem to locate new york is city. no result ares found. the 3d...
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so there are cells here in the united states? >> yes. if you speak to muslim brotherhood leaders in egypt they're actually very proud of this which reinforce it is extent to which they're an international organization. i don't think that muslim brotherhood cells in the united states should be the concern for us that they are in egypt where they're actually ruling the country. here of course it's a very small mostly socially focused organization. but i think from a policy perspective the real focus has to be on egypt where it's gained power and in other countries where muslim brotherhood organizations are shaping foreign policy >> that entire discussion is available on-line. coming up tomorrow, we will talk about the presidential campaigns, including the latest fund-raising numbers. our guest is bloomberg news reporter. that is followed by a look at syria and the regina -- and the regime. a look at the estimated $1 billion cost of last year's debt ceiling debate. we're joined by the government accountability office. "washington journal" i
so there are cells here in the united states? >> yes. if you speak to muslim brotherhood leaders in egypt they're actually very proud of this which reinforce it is extent to which they're an international organization. i don't think that muslim brotherhood cells in the united states should be the concern for us that they are in egypt where they're actually ruling the country. here of course it's a very small mostly socially focused organization. but i think from a policy perspective the...
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of the united states. -- as president of the united states. the second part of the plan is to control more of our own energy. after 30 years of not doing anything, we raised fuel standards so by the middle of the next decade your cars and trucks will but twice as far on a gallon of gas. -- go twice as fast on a gallon of gas. that will help the environment and the economy. we have doubled the amount of renewable energy we were generating from wind and solar. we have thousands of americans who work building wind turbines and long-lasting battery. today, america is less dependent on foreign oil than in 20 years. think about that. so now you have a choice. governor romney wants to reverse that progress. i have a different view. unlike my opponent, i am not going to let oil companies write this country's energy plan and am not going to let them collect $4 ilion from our taxpayers. they do not need it. -- four billion dollars from our taxpayers. they do not need it. they're making money every time you go to the
of the united states. -- as president of the united states. the second part of the plan is to control more of our own energy. after 30 years of not doing anything, we raised fuel standards so by the middle of the next decade your cars and trucks will but twice as far on a gallon of gas. -- go twice as fast on a gallon of gas. that will help the environment and the economy. we have doubled the amount of renewable energy we were generating from wind and solar. we have thousands of americans who...
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the united states and to pay the debts. it doesn't mention a global military at all. you cannot have a small government and a global military. the military is probably the most expensive part of our government. it has the soldiers and also it is funding trillions upon hundreds of trillions of dollars to defense contractors. when you add it together, you have the largest aspect of their government, the military. guest: i do not know there was a question in there. going back to the constitution, if you read the constitution up front, it says our government is to provide for the common defense. it is a responsibility and the united states is the world's only superpower. we have a superpower -- we have a responsibility to maintain global peace and global security. there has not been a u.s. service member loss from an era tax since the 1950's. -- air attack since the 1950's .that's because we have erred dominance -- air dominance the matter where we go. global stability is in the interests of the united states. it does take reso
the united states and to pay the debts. it doesn't mention a global military at all. you cannot have a small government and a global military. the military is probably the most expensive part of our government. it has the soldiers and also it is funding trillions upon hundreds of trillions of dollars to defense contractors. when you add it together, you have the largest aspect of their government, the military. guest: i do not know there was a question in there. going back to the constitution,...
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we don't 79 a socialist agenda in united states. that's been tried in europe, and look how bad off they are. it's just a disaster. i don't mind when they call us obstructionists, and i'm proud we're obstructing. i hope we take over all three branches of government. i hope we take over the executive and the legislative in november. host: that's curtis in virginia on our line for republicans. in "the wall street journal," one more item regarding the debates. this is an op-ed from peggy noonan this morning. the debates, this is it, mitt, she writes. host: back to the phones. juan is where we get our next call from. juan is calling from california this morning on our line for independents. go ahead, juan. caller: good morning. i just wanted to let curtis know that i think he's -- i don't know, i think he's a bit of a tyrant the way he talks. but anyway, i'm for a one-party government, as well as it's not the g.o.p. the grand obstructionist party. it's because of them that we've really failed in our only stration as a nation to go forwar
we don't 79 a socialist agenda in united states. that's been tried in europe, and look how bad off they are. it's just a disaster. i don't mind when they call us obstructionists, and i'm proud we're obstructing. i hope we take over all three branches of government. i hope we take over the executive and the legislative in november. host: that's curtis in virginia on our line for republicans. in "the wall street journal," one more item regarding the debates. this is an op-ed from peggy...
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this cannot be the only goal of the united states. we cannot carry out the transition of the afghan people into a democracy. it is going to take years, decades. unless we have an international commitment to do that, the united states can't do it alone and shouldn't do it alone. we need to have a much greater participation by other countries, in addition to the united states. absent that, i'm afraid the 2014 deadline is going to loom even closer. >>shepard: former defense secretary william cohen. >> details on the man who may have been behind the deadly attacks on the personnel in libya. officials were watching this guy long before the attacks. we will have the details on this edition of "studio b" today. it. and our apps are the ultimate in mobile investing. become a better investor at e-trade. anyone have occasional constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating? yeah. one phillips' colon health probiotic cap each day helps defend against these digestive issues with three strains of good bacteria. approved! [ female announcer ] live the regul
this cannot be the only goal of the united states. we cannot carry out the transition of the afghan people into a democracy. it is going to take years, decades. unless we have an international commitment to do that, the united states can't do it alone and shouldn't do it alone. we need to have a much greater participation by other countries, in addition to the united states. absent that, i'm afraid the 2014 deadline is going to loom even closer. >>shepard: former defense secretary william...
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that is what unites states has been doing as well. i do not think that can bring about a fundamental change. we will not able to deploy our own military to protect. an inability to protect embassies will affect our ability to continue to deploy them in these countries and it will affect the economic features of the countries concerned. >> what they may be seeing regarding the very changes in the middle east is the assumption of the threats on host countries -- [indiscernible] that could have implications for security policies. >> we will see. i think you may find these events are reminder to host countries responsibilities. >> we have to be cleared differentiating between regimes and those like the libyan authorities where the will was there to try to help with the capabilities were not. -- while the capabilities or not. i think they want to meet those responsibilities as part of overcoming the legacy they have on the gadhafi regime. we have to be clear from different -- that kind of situation from something like iran. >> in that case
that is what unites states has been doing as well. i do not think that can bring about a fundamental change. we will not able to deploy our own military to protect. an inability to protect embassies will affect our ability to continue to deploy them in these countries and it will affect the economic features of the countries concerned. >> what they may be seeing regarding the very changes in the middle east is the assumption of the threats on host countries -- [indiscernible] that could...
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god bless the united states of america. [cheers and applause] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ x republican vice-presidential candidate paul ryan was at a town hall meeting in his home state of wisconsin today. he commented on the attack against the u.s. consulate in libya, answered questions on the federal budget and government transparency. >> thanks, buddy. how are you doing? look at that. go packers. [applause] please, everybody have a seat. i do not want to make a stand the old time. i want to begin -- unfortunately, on a somber note. we woke up to some pretty disturbing news this morning. i know all americans are shocked and saddened by the news in the middle east. the attacks on a diplomatic missions in egypt and libya, the loss of four american lives, including our ambassador, j. christopher stephens. our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and families. i would ask it this moment that we join together in a moment of silence in memory of them. thank you. this is a time for healing an
god bless the united states of america. [cheers and applause] ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ ♪ x republican vice-presidential candidate paul ryan was at a town hall meeting in his home state of wisconsin today. he commented on the attack against the u.s. consulate in libya, answered questions on the federal budget and government transparency. >> thanks, buddy. how are you doing? look at that. go packers. [applause] please, everybody have a seat. i do not want to...
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this attack will not break the bonds between the united states and libya. the libyans of bat against the attackers alongside americans a they carry the ambassadors body to the hospital. at the height of the revolution, chris let our diplomatic post in benghazi. he built partnerships with libyan revolutionaries and helped them as they planned to build a new libya. we have relied deeply of his knowledge of the situation there. he was a role model to all who worked with him and the the young diplomats who aspire to walk in his footsteps. >> yesterday was a painful day for our nation. i've visited the graves of dribs that made the ultimate sacrifice and a rock and afghanistan and a hallowed grounds of arlington cemetery. i had the opportunity to say thank-you and visit some of our wounded warriors at walter reed then, last night we learned of this attack in benghazi. as americans, let us never ever forget that our freedom is only sustained because our people who are willing to fight for it and stand up for it and in some cases who laid down their lives for it.
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states must be outrage. >> the administration sent mixed signals to those who attack our embassy in egypt and mixed signals to the world. >> reporter: now the world waits to see who will be held responsible for the death of a diplomat. and back to the politics of it all. you know, even some republicans are criticizing mitt romney for jumping into this so quickly while events were still unfolding. and mara, as of this morning, are still unfolding in the middle east. >> all right, tracie potts. thank you very much. >>> new census bureau figures on income, wealth, and poverty for 2011 paint a bleak economic picture. median household income dropped 1.5% last year to just over $50,000 a year. that's over 8% lower than in late 2007 when the recession began. in contrast, income for the wealthiest 20% of americans went up 1.6% last year. 2011's income gap between the rich and the poor grew to the widest in more than 40 years. and while a proportion of americans living in poverty did not rise for the first time in four years, the 46 million people in poverty remained at the highest level in
states must be outrage. >> the administration sent mixed signals to those who attack our embassy in egypt and mixed signals to the world. >> reporter: now the world waits to see who will be held responsible for the death of a diplomat. and back to the politics of it all. you know, even some republicans are criticizing mitt romney for jumping into this so quickly while events were still unfolding. and mara, as of this morning, are still unfolding in the middle east. >> all...
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but the united states has expressed deep concern over move. the policy chief of japan's ruling democratic party is visiting washington. seiji maehara met the u.s. deputy secretary of energy, daniel poneman, to brief him on the draft. the japanese government will take various steps and direct resources to halt all reactors by the 2030s. japan's future energy policy will be based on three principles. the operation of any nuclear plant will be limited to 40 years, suspended facilities will need to have their safety confirmed before they can resume operations, and no new reactors will be built. but the policy insists that nuclear reactors should be used as a transitional measure. maehara said poneman urged japan to minimize the negative impact of the policy on fossil fuel prices. poneman reportedly said japan should try to reduce its stocks of plutonium from spent nuclear fuel. maehara said poneman also told him the u.s. will support japan's efforts to diversify its energy sources. >>> it's hard for the world to really understand what's going on i
but the united states has expressed deep concern over move. the policy chief of japan's ruling democratic party is visiting washington. seiji maehara met the u.s. deputy secretary of energy, daniel poneman, to brief him on the draft. the japanese government will take various steps and direct resources to halt all reactors by the 2030s. japan's future energy policy will be based on three principles. the operation of any nuclear plant will be limited to 40 years, suspended facilities will need to...
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we do know that yesterday was the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the united states. there were protests in the western section, including protests in cairo, egypt, at a u.s. embassy, where security was breached, and, of course, in benghazi, libya, where this incident occurred overnight. there is a film that has been circulated and is being blamed for sparking some anger among the public, but various groups have called for protests and sort of laid claim to responsibility for getting people out en masse. whether this is mob mentality or a coordinated attack is not yet clear. >> margaret, thank you very much. we'll come back to you. we're waiting for secretary hillary clinton to make a statement from the state department. we go now to nancy cordes at the white house. we expect also to hear this morning from president obama. what can you tell us about the reaction at this time and what the libyan government is saying to the white house? >> reporter: charlie, the president was first notified of the libya situation by his national security adviser tom donellen yesterday a
we do know that yesterday was the anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the united states. there were protests in the western section, including protests in cairo, egypt, at a u.s. embassy, where security was breached, and, of course, in benghazi, libya, where this incident occurred overnight. there is a film that has been circulated and is being blamed for sparking some anger among the public, but various groups have called for protests and sort of laid claim to responsibility for...
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. >> it's going to have a negative impact, at least initially, because the united states will be very wary of libya. they'll be very wary of the fact are they being told one thing by the government that wants to cozy up, wants american money. yet on the other hand are they encouraging elements, or at least giving them a certain tolerance to operate. we've seen that happen in egypt where the government will say one thing in english to us and another thing in arabic to its followers and other people in the world. one of the things to look for, do they really round up these people? are they tried? are they brought to justice? if that doesn't happen, that's a pretty good sign that the government is either complicit or doesn't want to be bothered very much. >> reporter: and henrichson warns that the u.s. cannot afford to leave this alone or lose any focus or sight of this, especially as we get deeper into our presidential election season. losing focus, again. coming up tonight at 6:00 on nbc bay area, we hear from an expert also here at stanford university who warns that the things that am
. >> it's going to have a negative impact, at least initially, because the united states will be very wary of libya. they'll be very wary of the fact are they being told one thing by the government that wants to cozy up, wants american money. yet on the other hand are they encouraging elements, or at least giving them a certain tolerance to operate. we've seen that happen in egypt where the government will say one thing in english to us and another thing in arabic to its followers and...
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he decided to have the tallest dome built in the united states. it's now stands 307 feet 6 inches from the ground 40 feet taller than the united states capital. >> you could spend days going around the building and finding something new. the embellishment, the carvings, it represents commerce, navigation, all of the things that san francisco is famous for. >> the wood you see in the board of supervisor's chambers is oak and all hand carved on site. interesting thing about the oak is there isn't anymore in the entire world. the floors in china was cleard and never replanted. if you look up at the seceiling you would believe that's hand kof carved out of wood and it is a cast plaster sealing and the only spanish design in an arts building. there are no records about how many people worked on this building. the workman who worked on this building did not all speak the same language. and what happened was the person working next to the other person respected a skill a skill that was so wonderful that we have this masterpiece to show the world today. >
he decided to have the tallest dome built in the united states. it's now stands 307 feet 6 inches from the ground 40 feet taller than the united states capital. >> you could spend days going around the building and finding something new. the embellishment, the carvings, it represents commerce, navigation, all of the things that san francisco is famous for. >> the wood you see in the board of supervisor's chambers is oak and all hand carved on site. interesting thing about the oak is...
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and they believe the united states is weak. and they are taking appropriate action. >> reporter: as the administration tries to contain the damage, the white house has asked google, the youtube parent company to review the anti-muslim film that sparked those initial protests in egypt and libya. google temporarily blocked the video in those two countries but says the film does not violate its terms of use and it will remain on-line, jeff. >> jeff: anna werner, thank you. >> the libyan president east also told bob schieffer today that his government has arrested roughly 50 people for the again bazzee-- benghazi attack and at least some of them are from other countries. our charlie d'agata is in benghazi tonight. charlie, what more are you hearing about who is responsible? >> well, a top libyan official told us today, jeff, that members within the militant groupance ar-al shariya are suspects in this attack including some individuals still at large. but was quick to point out that some factions of that group may be the responsible
and they believe the united states is weak. and they are taking appropriate action. >> reporter: as the administration tries to contain the damage, the white house has asked google, the youtube parent company to review the anti-muslim film that sparked those initial protests in egypt and libya. google temporarily blocked the video in those two countries but says the film does not violate its terms of use and it will remain on-line, jeff. >> jeff: anna werner, thank you. >> the...
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but he added that blaming the united states for it is also wrong. as of mark explains the movie and the protest have increasingly become an issue in the race for the white house. >>reporter: at the united nation today's president obama used the world stage to did he cry recent middle east attack on the u.s. >> the attack on the civilian in benghazi were attacks on america. there should be no doubt that we will be relen relentless in tracking down the killers and bringing them to justice. >>reporter: this week mitt romney hammered the president over what he characterizesed as the president's response to the benghazi attack. he said the development in the middle east are bumps in the road. that was my reaction. bumps in the road. we had an ambassador assassinated. >>reporter: today as if in reresponsible the president invoke the memory of ambassador stevens. >> we must reaffirm our future will be determined by people lick chris stevens and not by his killers. >>reporter: mr. obama called the video that sparked the protest crude and disgusting. then ad
but he added that blaming the united states for it is also wrong. as of mark explains the movie and the protest have increasingly become an issue in the race for the white house. >>reporter: at the united nation today's president obama used the world stage to did he cry recent middle east attack on the u.s. >> the attack on the civilian in benghazi were attacks on america. there should be no doubt that we will be relen relentless in tracking down the killers and bringing them to...
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the united states may have the intention of abandoning that region of the world. -- the united states may have the temptation defacto of abandoning that region of the world. that would not be reasonable. if you look, for instance, the idea that you have -- you have already abandoned it. by that year, you would be autonomous from an energy point of view. so you would not import energy from any 30 world country. -- third world country. what is the relationship you have with saudi arabia? the chinese and the indians have more like 60%. what is the reason why you have to be in this part of the world? if the reason why you came as oil and you don't need that? of course, you cannot abandon as part of the world because you are interested in the flow of oil, even if it doesn't go to your country. [indiscernible] in order to avoid a potential vacuum, i think that we have to go hand in hand. to guarantee this part of the world. you can say that israel is there. so i think that we have, from today and yesterday, to find a new strategy for doing these things together. i think we have enormous pro
the united states may have the intention of abandoning that region of the world. -- the united states may have the temptation defacto of abandoning that region of the world. that would not be reasonable. if you look, for instance, the idea that you have -- you have already abandoned it. by that year, you would be autonomous from an energy point of view. so you would not import energy from any 30 world country. -- third world country. what is the relationship you have with saudi arabia? the...
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the united states has evacuated all personnel from benghazi to tripoli. officials originally believed the attack was prompted by an anti-islamic video, but said this attack was too coordinated to have been spontaneous. >> reporter: good evening from washington. these shocking murders of our diplomats serve as a reminder of how dangerous the culture clash still is between the west and much of the muslim world. and how intense the clashes now between the rivals in the race for the white house. the u.s. consulate was still burning when president obama ordered in u.s. marines to protect american officials remaining in libya. he learned this morning four diplomats were dead. >> the united states condemns in the strongest terms this outrageous and shocking attack. >> reporter: riots preceded the deaths, first in cairo, then in benghazi, libya's number two city, well known to u.s. ambassador chris stevens. he was there when u.s. air raids prevented a massacre by moammar gadhafi. stevens reportedly braved the riot to help evacuate his people but was killed along
the united states has evacuated all personnel from benghazi to tripoli. officials originally believed the attack was prompted by an anti-islamic video, but said this attack was too coordinated to have been spontaneous. >> reporter: good evening from washington. these shocking murders of our diplomats serve as a reminder of how dangerous the culture clash still is between the west and much of the muslim world. and how intense the clashes now between the rivals in the race for the white...
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ey live in the united states of america. and so i say to all when you point your finger and s we really don't need a government, i think we do need a government. and when we talk about standing up for our military now in these tough budget times, absolutely we should. but remember there are other overseas who also carry our flag in very dangerous areas. so let's start respecting the people for our -- who work for our government. let's make sure they have the right resources to do their job and then let our president, our talented secretary of the help work with the others to work with other world leaders to do someing to really bring about stability. so, madam president, i feel very strongly about this. i guess what you're hearing from senator mikulski is grief for what's happened in libya, worry about what's happened in cairo, tension about what continues to happen in the middle east, and then frustration about what goes on here. when after all is said and done, what is said gets done and what is said is often not very good
ey live in the united states of america. and so i say to all when you point your finger and s we really don't need a government, i think we do need a government. and when we talk about standing up for our military now in these tough budget times, absolutely we should. but remember there are other overseas who also carry our flag in very dangerous areas. so let's start respecting the people for our -- who work for our government. let's make sure they have the right resources to do their job and...
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jobs in the united states. it's because of this reality, i was, you know, co-sponsor of the vital legislation to lift -- to grant pntr to russia. the place -- to place additional reporting requirements on russia and the u.s. administration. these conditions ensure that russia implements its w.t.o. obligations and those obligations are enforced. some will raise the question, we had a problem when they came on the w.t.o. and we're still struggling with that. we have learned from that process. we have additional safeguards in this agreement that will help make sure that russia fully maintains its obligations under permanent -- mr. dreier: reclaiming my time to underscore this point. the notion of the w.t.o., an entity that stems from an agreement that the post-war leaders put together in 1947 called the general agreement on tariffs an trade, the idea behind it was to diminish tariff and nontariff barriers. when we saw in the early 1990's the w.t.o. put into place, the idea is to see ideas like intellectual propert
jobs in the united states. it's because of this reality, i was, you know, co-sponsor of the vital legislation to lift -- to grant pntr to russia. the place -- to place additional reporting requirements on russia and the u.s. administration. these conditions ensure that russia implements its w.t.o. obligations and those obligations are enforced. some will raise the question, we had a problem when they came on the w.t.o. and we're still struggling with that. we have learned from that process. we...
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it is only natural that the united states with burma should have some impact on the united states relations with china. i do not think that our relations with the united states would impact, to a certain degree, on our relations with china, but i think this could be taken forward in a positive fashion. it does not mean that because of burma is engaging now with the united states that its relations with china should be in any way deteriorating. also, it does not mean that because the united states is engaging with burma, it should be in any way seen as a hostile step to china. we can use our new situation to strengthen relations between all three countries. for us to put it very simply, it would be to our advantage for the united states and china to establish friendly relations. this would help us a great deal. this is what i look forward to. burma has had a good history of preserving friendship with many different countries, following many different ideologies. it was one of the first countries to recognize communist china back in the 1950's. it was also a country which had warmer relations
it is only natural that the united states with burma should have some impact on the united states relations with china. i do not think that our relations with the united states would impact, to a certain degree, on our relations with china, but i think this could be taken forward in a positive fashion. it does not mean that because of burma is engaging now with the united states that its relations with china should be in any way deteriorating. also, it does not mean that because the united...
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. >> the unrest we have seen is a reaction to a film with which the united states government had no involvement. >> reporter: experts say the administration must walk a fine line. >> it is a dangerous political dynamic on the ground that's fuelled by the fact that the arab spring has not quickly found a very clear direction. >> reporter: after initially taking hits for politicizing american deaths in libya, mitt romney softened his tone. >> well, this is politics. i'm not going to worry about the campaign. >> reporter: with romney trailing in polls on the question of foreign policy, running mate paul ryan continues to hammer the president. >> amid all these threats and dangers what we do not see is steady, consistent american leadership. >> reporter: today a close ally added more foreign policy pressure. in an interview to air on "meet the press" benjamin netanyahu the israeli prime minister insists mr. obama get tougher with iran over their nuclear program. >> iran is guided by a leadership with an unbelievable fanaticism. it is the same fanaticism you see stormg the ing the embassie today. do
. >> the unrest we have seen is a reaction to a film with which the united states government had no involvement. >> reporter: experts say the administration must walk a fine line. >> it is a dangerous political dynamic on the ground that's fuelled by the fact that the arab spring has not quickly found a very clear direction. >> reporter: after initially taking hits for politicizing american deaths in libya, mitt romney softened his tone. >> well, this is politics....
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states as an attack upon the united states. and we will respond militarily. i think you can say that about saudi arabia, too. when i made my statement, you should make people turn to vote. iran wants to destroy saudi arabia, too. >> we will get to iran in a moment, but let's pick up a little of that. it is confusing if you watch both conventions and you listen to people for both parties. one will always claimed that they are superior to the other in their historic support of israel. you have people telling us that republicans are stronger. i forgot these efforts to thwart the u.s. recognition of statehood. that is something obama has not received enough credit for. within a year, we have both a jewish congresspersons, one republican and one democrat saying opposite things. your party would do better in the white house for israel. >> i certainly believe so. it is a very critical period. small things can mean an awful lot when the president has not been to israel, snubs the prime minister, has made outrageous claims. these have c
states as an attack upon the united states. and we will respond militarily. i think you can say that about saudi arabia, too. when i made my statement, you should make people turn to vote. iran wants to destroy saudi arabia, too. >> we will get to iran in a moment, but let's pick up a little of that. it is confusing if you watch both conventions and you listen to people for both parties. one will always claimed that they are superior to the other in their historic support of israel. you...
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. >>> at an appearance in las vegas, president obama said the united states will be relentless in tracking down the militants responsible for the attack on the consulate. he is vowing that they will be brought to justice. ken wayne is here now with one working theory about the motive, and how the u.s. is responding. >> two navy destroyers have been deployed to the coast of libya. it arrived today. amend the uss mcfall, coming from the strait of gibralter. the missiles travel about 550 miles per hour, and are equipped with gps for pinpoint accuracy. it is just one of the moves the united states has made in response to the killings of benghazi. >> reporter: earlier, he vowed those responsible will be found. >> we will not waiver in our commitment to see that justice is done for this terrible act. and make no mistake, justice will be done. >> how could this be done in a country we helped liberate, in a city we helped save from destruction? this question reflects just how complicated and at times, how confounding the world can be. >> we are very sorry for what happened. we will do everything p
. >>> at an appearance in las vegas, president obama said the united states will be relentless in tracking down the militants responsible for the attack on the consulate. he is vowing that they will be brought to justice. ken wayne is here now with one working theory about the motive, and how the u.s. is responding. >> two navy destroyers have been deployed to the coast of libya. it arrived today. amend the uss mcfall, coming from the strait of gibralter. the missiles travel...
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may god continue to bless the united states of america. let's we have a great honor of the injured -- let me have a great honor of introducing someone who came to the state department earlier this week to grieve with us. he understands and values the work that these men were doing for our country. the president of the united states. >> the scripture teaches us greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. glen doherty never shied from adventure. he believed he could make a difference. he served with distinction in iraq and afghanistan. in benghazi, he laid down his life. today, glen is home. tyrone woods devoted 20 years of his life to the seals. the quiet professional. rone also served in iraq and afghanistan. in benghazi, he was far from dorothy and tyrone jr. and he laid down his life, protecting his friends. today, he is home. sean smith, it seems, lives to serve. first in the air force, and then in the state department. he knew the perils of his calling from his time in baghdad. far from home, he th
may god continue to bless the united states of america. let's we have a great honor of the injured -- let me have a great honor of introducing someone who came to the state department earlier this week to grieve with us. he understands and values the work that these men were doing for our country. the president of the united states. >> the scripture teaches us greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. glen doherty never shied from adventure. he...
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this should not be happening in the united states. as president i directed my administration to step up efforts and we have. for the first time, our annual trafficking report now includes the united states, because we cannot ask other nations to do what we are not doing ourselves. we have expanded our task force to include more federal partners, including the fbi, the intelligence community is devoting more resources to identify networks, which have strengthen protections so workers know their rights. most of all we are going after the traffickers. eams nti-trafficking t are dismantling their networks. we're putting them where they belong, behind bars. but with more than 20 million victims around the world, more than 20 million, we have a lot more to do. that is why this year i directed my administration to increase efforts, and today i can announce a series of that additional steps we will take. we will do more to spot it and stop it. we will prepare a new assessment of human trafficking in united states so we understand the scope an
this should not be happening in the united states. as president i directed my administration to step up efforts and we have. for the first time, our annual trafficking report now includes the united states, because we cannot ask other nations to do what we are not doing ourselves. we have expanded our task force to include more federal partners, including the fbi, the intelligence community is devoting more resources to identify networks, which have strengthen protections so workers know their...
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i, your name, do solemnly swear that i will support and defend the constitution of the united states and the constitution of the state of california against all enemies foreign and domestic, that i will bear true faith and allegiance to the constitution of the united states and the constitution of the state of california, that i take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that i will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which i am about to enter during such time as i hold the office of -- for the city and county of san francisco. congratulations. thank you very much. [applause] thank you, all. our class of commissioners for 2012. 14 commissions. thank you very much. >> thank you for coming this morning. my name is bob hayden. i am with the department of the environment and pleased to be the emcee of this event. you can tell from the display that this has something to do with some electric vehicles. so, i would like to start the program with our first presenter. and introduce to you a man who is certainly no stranger to bringing clea
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i, your name, do solemnly swear that i will support and defend the constitution of the united states and the constitution of the state of california against all enemies foreign and domestic, that i will bear true faith and allegiance to the constitution of the united states and the constitution of the state of california, that i take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion, and that i will well and faithfully discharge the duties upon which i am about to enter during such time as i hold the office of -- for the city and county of san francisco. congratulations. thank you very much. [applause] thank you, all. our class of commissioners for 2012. 14 commissions. thank you very much.
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the united states and to pay the debts. it doesn't mention a global military at all. you cannot have a small government and a global military. the military is probably the most expensive part of our government. it has the soldiers and also it is funding trillions upon hundreds of trillions of dollars to defense contractors. when you add it together, you have the largest aspect of their government, the military. guest: i do not know there was a question in there. going back to the constitution, if you read the constitution up front, it says our government is to provide for the common defense. it is a responsibility and the united states is the world's only superpower. we have a superpower -- we have a responsibility to maintain global peace and global security. there has not been a u.s. service member loss from an era tax since the 1950's. that's because we have erred dominance -- air dominance the matter where we go. global stability is in the interests of the united states. it does take resources to maintain that. host: a
the united states and to pay the debts. it doesn't mention a global military at all. you cannot have a small government and a global military. the military is probably the most expensive part of our government. it has the soldiers and also it is funding trillions upon hundreds of trillions of dollars to defense contractors. when you add it together, you have the largest aspect of their government, the military. guest: i do not know there was a question in there. going back to the constitution,...
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it makes our united states navy go to 1915 levels. currently we have a naval force of 283 war ships. it goes down to 230. it takes our air force down to the smallest air force we hav had in modern history when we created the united states air force. it cuts nontactical fire squadrons. if you talk to any of our service chiefs, if you listen to the chairman of the joint chiefs, he talks about hallowing out this force. should not be doing this at a me when we see what is happening in the world right now, when the united states of america has had a sovereign piece of its territory attack, we have had an ambassador who has lostis life and the message we are sending is we are not going to do nothing. this bill says we have passed a plan out of the house. the senate, if you don't like our plan, come up with your own plan. mr. president, you are our commander in chief, come up with a plan. you know, one of the things you learn as a young officer, if you ever get in a firefight, if you get in an ambush, to do nothing means losing a life. those
it makes our united states navy go to 1915 levels. currently we have a naval force of 283 war ships. it goes down to 230. it takes our air force down to the smallest air force we hav had in modern history when we created the united states air force. it cuts nontactical fire squadrons. if you talk to any of our service chiefs, if you listen to the chairman of the joint chiefs, he talks about hallowing out this force. should not be doing this at a me when we see what is happening in the world...
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on the overhead, i sent you the copy of the constitution of the united states which i feels compels to bring this to a commission meeting. members of the public who are listening, this is a copy of the current agenda and as you see, there it says as most city agendas do, know your rights under the sunshine ordinance. what we have here is an order of determination, dated march 1, 2011 against the police commission. and i will read it in part. findings of fact (inaudible) law, judging from the testimony and evidence presented (inaudible) comments to the commission constituted criticism protected by 67-15 d. and the commission abridged that in violation of the same. i say that because i knew it wouldn't be unusual to have the same thing happen again and last week at this meeting you did the same damn thing you did at that meeting. you rearranged your agenda moving public comment to the third item. and as a result a number of people whose names i got were forced to leave without leaving public comment because they had timed their attendance to the agenda that you had sent out saying that t
on the overhead, i sent you the copy of the constitution of the united states which i feels compels to bring this to a commission meeting. members of the public who are listening, this is a copy of the current agenda and as you see, there it says as most city agendas do, know your rights under the sunshine ordinance. what we have here is an order of determination, dated march 1, 2011 against the police commission. and i will read it in part. findings of fact (inaudible) law, judging from the...
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money flocked to the united states. more people are investing in the united states putting money in our bonds. >> downgrading -- >> if we're not a good credit, there is no good credit. >> like a politicians you're drawing the wrong lesson. people out of habit the worlds investors in environment of fear they go to u.s. treasurys. i share your view, lou, you don't want to trust the government anointed ratings agencies. world investors will make the judgment. to the extent moody's helps warn politicians you can't borrow every year. lou: moody's and standard & poor's were lackeys for years and years. now they're semilackeys. they're stating the obvious. it is preposterous, don't you think. >> totally preposterous. if people start ignoring them in this case they would ignore them all the time i think that would be positive. sort of like a broken clock. this is one washington should take to heart. lou: here is warning. benjamin netanyahu prime minister of israel and asked for a meeting with president obama and is rejected. th
money flocked to the united states. more people are investing in the united states putting money in our bonds. >> downgrading -- >> if we're not a good credit, there is no good credit. >> like a politicians you're drawing the wrong lesson. people out of habit the worlds investors in environment of fear they go to u.s. treasurys. i share your view, lou, you don't want to trust the government anointed ratings agencies. world investors will make the judgment. to the extent...